Comedy on the Cumberland at the Roxy Regional Theatre December 6th
November 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s wildly popular Comedy on the Cumberland returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre in Historic Downtown Clarksville on December 6th at 7:00pm. Completing it’s second year of raising money and awareness for local charity, this show promises to be one of the best of the year. [Read more]
Roxy Tradition Endures with Holiday Favorite “A Christmas Carol”
November 21, 2011
Clarksville, TN – After the Thanksgiving rush is over, sit back and relax at the Roxy Regional Theatre with a rollicking holiday morsel that is sure to sweeten your taste buds and warm even the hardest of hearts.
John McDonald, as Ebenezer Scrooge, meets the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future while rediscovering the true meaning of the holiday in the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol”, opening Friday, November 25th, at 8:00pm.
Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley in the 2010 Roxy production of A Christmas Carol.
Christy Eidson to perform at Comedy on the Cumberland
October 25, 2011
Clarksville, TN – One of Nashville’s hardest working comics is set to perform at Comedy on the Cumberland, December 6th at the Roxy Regional Theater. Christy Eidson presents a southern fried sense of humor with a pinch of sass and a hilarious dose of attitude.
Creating colorfully visual stories from her distinct southern point-of-view, she’s a strong female comedian who doesn’t like to be labeled as just a “Female comic.” Christy recently performed at Magic at the Museum, introducing Clarksville fans to her “in your face” style of comedy.
Christy Eidson performing at Magic at the Museum
Comedy on the Cumberland announces the return of Brian Kiley
October 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s wildly popular stand up comedy series, Comedy on the Cumberland, has announced that Brian Kiley has been signed to return to Clarksville for the December show.
Held at the Roxy Regional Theater, Comedy on the Cumberland is a charity event, raising money for local organizations and providing a much needed “Night of Laughter” in Clarksville. Kiley had the audience in stitches during the July 2010 show, and promises to deliver again December 6th. Kiley is known for his good clean humor and “jabs” at his own life as a “fat man in a weight-watchers world.”
APSU Homecoming 2011 is October 24th-30th with the theme ‘Jurassic Peay’
October 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will celebrate Homecoming 2011 with the theme, “Jurassic Peay.”
Homecoming is October 24th-30th. Here is a list of events planned as part of the weeklong celebration. Many of the events are open to the public. [Read more]
Radical Mission provides much needed assistance for those in need
September 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – 5-1/2 years ago The Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene saw a need in our community that had to be met. They had people who would come in to the Church from the streets needing food, shelter, and other things. Out of this need emerged a new Radical Mission for the church, embracing our community through compassion, and so that is what they named it.
“People who come to us for help are Friends and neighbors first, not just clients” said Brett Smith, the Director of Radical Mission Compassionate Ministries at Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene.
Sixties Musical “Beehive” to Open Roxy’s 29th Season
September 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Five hot women, a six-piece band, 50 outrageous costumes, and 15 cans of hairspray a week can only mean one thing … BEEHIVE: The ’60s Musical Sensation, opening the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 29th Season on Friday, September 16th, at 8:00pm.
The Chiffons, The Supremes, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin are just some of the ’60s pop stars singing such favorites as “One Fine Day,” “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “It’s My Party,” “Proud Mary,” “Respect,” “A Natural Woman,” “Me and Bobby McGee” and many more!
Created by Larry Gallagher and directed by Tom Thayer, BEEHIVE features Ashley Brown, Brianna Hertzberg, Troy Jackson, Kendall Anne Thompson and Heather Trabucco, backed by a live six-piece band. [Read more]
Comedy on the Cumberland returns
September 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Comedy on the Cumberland returns to the Roxy Theater on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 for another great night of stand up comedy. This show will benefit Radical Mission, a local ministry that strives to support those who are down on their luck, and need the basic necessities just to get by.
Eric Hunter, John Richardson, and Gary Dull
Stellar Theater and Dance Performers to Visit APSU this Year as Acuff Chairs
August 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – For more than 50 years, Chicago’s famed Second City Theater and School of Improvisation has produced some of the country’s most beloved comedic talents. Its alumni – consisting of luminaries like Bill Murray, John Belushi, Steve Carell and Tina Fey – have gone on to successful careers in movies and television shows such as Saturday Night Live and the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
At 7:30pm on October 7th, the group’s touring company will visit Clarksville to perform its hilariously original works on the Austin Peay State University campus.
“They were here four years ago, and the students loved them,” Darren Michael, chair of the APSU Area of Theater and Dance, said. [Read more]
Convention and Visitors Bureau announces New Board
July 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce their 2011-2012 Board of Directors.
Newly elected to the board is Carolyn Pierce and reappointed to the board is Geno Grubbs; both will serve a three year term. Steven Stroman is this year’s Chairman and Geno Grubbs was elected as the Chairman elect. [Read more]
